Metropolitan Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force

The Seattle Sickle Cell Workforce Pathways Internship is here to help sickle cell warriors, family members, and community supporters explore meaningful career pathways while building confidence, skills, and connections. ❤️

✨ Internship Highlights:
✔ Introductory exposure to a medical-clinic environment
✔ Learn alongside a patient-focused coalition
✔ Help coordinate community events & retreats
✔ Gain hands-on real-world experience
✔ Build leadership and teamwork skills

📅 Program Dates:
July 30, 2026 – August 31, 2026
& September 11–12, 2026

💵 Stipend: $1,500

🗓 Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

This opportunity is designed to honor your health, your strengths, and your future while helping you grow in supportive environments.

🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2H5uOQycw4GIdSFBs6Vy2FntaxVip_SP-61SFKABYyxjaQA/viewform
For more information or questions email [email protected]

Participate in our monthly therapeutic services at the SC Hub in West Seattle, hosted by MSSCTF.

Available free of charge to Sickle Cell Warriors and their caregivers.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScixD6oz_zlOg0Khb-MSvB90c3NW19Z2OEpJH4sMaDdqdRzgw/viewform?usp=send_form

Meet Sickle Cell Disease Program RN Care Coordinator, Hoyan Wong

This month’s community spotlight features Hoyan, RN Care Coordinator for the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and Seattle Children’s. With 14 years in nursing, Hoyan is passionate about helping patients and families navigate healthcare systems while building meaningful, lasting relationships.

From advocating for equitable access to care to supporting patients through the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, Hoyan brings compassion and community-centered care into every part of her role. She says the most rewarding part of her work is learning from patients and families themselves.

🔗 Link in bio.

Meet Sickle Cell Disease Program RN Care Coordinator, Hoyan Wong

This month’s community spotlight features Hoyan, RN Care Coordinator for the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and Seattle Children’s. With 14 years in nursing, Hoyan is passionate about helping patients and families navigate healthcare systems while building meaningful, lasting relationships.

From advocating for equitable access to care to supporting patients through the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, Hoyan brings compassion and community-centered care into every part of her role. She says the most rewarding part of her work is learning from patients and families themselves.

Read her full story here:

Meet Sickle Cell Disease Program RN Care Coordinator, Hoyan Wong — MSSCTF For this month’s community spotlight, we’re highlighting Hoyan, RN Care Coordinator for the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and Seattle Children’s. From helping families navigate healthcare systems to building meaningful relationships with patients, Hoyan brings...

*Youth opportunity (not affiliated with the Task Force)*

Opportunity starts with access—and that’s exactly what the Skilled Trades & Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) provides.

This program equips youth with real-world skills, career exposure, and personal development tools to help them succeed beyond the classroom. From skilled trades training to entrepreneurship, STEP is building a stronger future—one young person at a time.

If you know a young person ready to grow, learn, and take control of their future, this is the opportunity they’ve been waiting for.

👉 Sign up today:

Contact Us - Skilled Trades & Entrepreneurship Program Let’s Build the Future Together Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or future partner, we’d love to connect with you. get in touch Have questions about enrollment, partnerships, or sponsorship opportunities? Reach out and let’s have a  conversation. [email protected]

Get ready, Seattle and surrounding areas—something powerful is on the horizon. 💫

Join us for our Annual Sickle Cell Walk on Saturday, September 12th from 9AM–1PM at Seward Park. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a movement.

A day to unite as a community, celebrate resilience, and raise critical support for life-changing programs like Sickle Cell Camp, Adult Retreats, Support Groups, and more.

✨ Registration is FREE and now open!
Secure your spot today: mssctf.org/annual-sickle-cell-walk

Let’s show up, stand together, and make an impact that goes far beyond the day.

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 🎓

We’re excited to share an amazing opportunity for students looking to take the next step in their education!

💰 Scholarship Available
The Gertrude Dawson Scholarship awards Sickle Cell Warriors and their families a part-tuition scholarship in the amount of $1,500 given in increments of $500 per quarter. This scholarship is given in honor of Gertrude Dawson who was instrumental in establishing and maintaining the Sickle Cell Task Force.

✅ Who Should Apply?
Students pursuing higher education
Individuals with strong academic or personal achievements
Those in need of financial support for school

📅 Deadline: June 1st Don’t wait—apply as soon as possible!

📝 Apply Here:
https://forms.gle/eGQgZGCwtdV4ASYy7

📢 Tag a student who should apply or share this post to help spread the word! Opportunities like this can make a real difference.

Gertrude Dawson Scholarship Application Gertrude Dawson Scholarship awards Sickle Cell Warriors and their families a part-tuition scholarship in the amount of $1,500 given in increments of $500 per quarter. This scholarship is given in honor of Gertrude Dawson who was instrumental in establishing and maintaining the Sickle Cell Task Force...

Participant in our monthly therapeutic services at the SC Hub in West Seattle, hosted by MSSCTF, available free of charge to Sickle Cell Warriors and their caregivers.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedwBPqyDVzf-Re8jDoJmmeR29jKuEYOgrybT4q7jZv5GpuBA/viewform

We’re excited to invite Black men interested in personal growth and connection with others to join our first Growth Group.

This group is open to men with or without Sickle Cell Disease. All ages are welcome, as long as participants are able to read the materials and actively engage in group discussions.

Together, we will be reading:
Self Care for Black Men: 100 Ways to Heal and Liberate

Each participant will receive a copy of the book.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLGokH0HpGGEWPWzHjvyaTPjTL_rGka0SWpa3GqOcUMPREvw/viewform?usp=send_form

For more information or questions Call or Text Ken West (206) 818-6474

This event is designed to support adolescents and young adults living with sickle cell disease as they prepare to transition from pediatric to adult care.

Participants will have the opportunity to tour the clinic, meet members of the adult care team, and learn about the resources available to help support them during this important transition.

RSVP link in bio.

This event is designed to support adolescents and young adults living with sickle cell disease as they prepare to transition from pediatric to adult care.

Participants will have the opportunity to tour the clinic, meet members of the adult care team, and learn about the resources available to help support them during this important transition.

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Yz5pn55e7UyYpIqyj50MLUMoxf9Sk7tDmAPAufN9GMNUNjJSRlRWVTgwWUdFQkVGOVI1TzJIVjBPOC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl